Aviation Week Network Brings 16th Annual Program Excellence Symposium & Awards Banquet to McLean, VA on October 23, 2017

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Week Network will host its 16^th annual Program Excellence Symposium on October 23, 2017.  The Symposium, presented by the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, is the industry's leading networking opportunity for those involved with programs across the commercial, space and defense/security sectors.  The event will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Tyson's Corner in McLean, VA. To register, visit http://aviationweek.com/program-excellence-registration.

During the Program Excellence Symposium, program executives, their customer counterparts and leaders from across the industry gather to recognize the best in performance and leadership. The day-long event includes presentations by this year's Program Excellence Awards nominees. The event concludes with the Program Excellence Reception and Awards Banquet.  Scheduled speakers include representatives from: 

The Aerospace Corporation
Airbus A^3
Bell Helicopter
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Boeing HorizonX
CPI Aero
Defense Acquisition University
GE Aviation
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Honeywell Aerospace
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Northrop Grumman
Orbital ATK
Raytheon Missile Systems
Siemens PLM Software
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Department of Defense
United Launch Alliance

Immediately following and co-located with the Program Excellence Symposium is the AerospaceDefenseChain Conference, held October 24-25, 2017. This unique conference returns for a third year to unite aviation industry professionals who seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. AerospaceDefenseChain is presented by Aviation Week Network's SpeedNews Conferences. To register, visit http://speednews.com/aerospace-defense-chain/registration.

The 2017 Program Excellence Symposium & Awards Banquet is sponsored by Siemens PLM Software. The AerospaceDefenseChain Conference is sponsored by Siemens PLM Software and Exostar (Premier Sponsors) as well as Arizona Commerce Authority and IBM (Sponsors).  For more information about all Aviation Week events, visit http://events.aviationweek.com/current/Public/Enter.aspx.

ABOUT AVIATION WEEK NETWORK
The Aviation Week Network is the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries that has a database of 1.2 million professionals around the world. Industry professionals rely on Aviation Week for analysis, marketing and intelligence. Customers include the world's leading manufacturers, suppliers, airlines, business aviation operators, militaries, governments and other organizations that serve this global market. The product portfolio includes Aviation Week & Space Technology, AC-U-KWIK, Aircraft Blue Book, Airportdata.com, Air Charter Guide, Air Transport World, AviationWeek.com, Aviation Week Intelligence Network, Business & Commercial Aviation, ShowNews, SpeedNews, Fleet and MRO forecasts, global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) tradeshows and aerospace & defense conferences.

ABOUT SPEEDNEWS CONFERENCES
SpeedNews Conferences, the leader in global executive events, provides targeted information and professional networking opportunities for senior level aerospace industry leaders, decision makers, financial institutions, economic development organizations, and industry analysts. These Conferences deliver an array of information and data for commercial, defense, business and general aviation, aerospace manufacturing, raw materials, and M&A developments.

SpeedNews Conferences offer an unmatched depth of market data and innovative ways to present organizations' materials. Meet with distinguished experts in the aerospace industry, learn about current trends, new products and developments, hear forecasts, and network with customers and peers. From aircraft and engine manufacturing to current financial reports and data, you will walk away with timely, crucial knowledge from these experts to help guide your business plans.

ABOUT INFORMA
SpeedNews and the Aviation Week Network are part of Informa, the international business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group. Informa serves commercial, professional and academic communities, helping them connect and learn, and creating and providing access to content and intelligence that helps people and businesses work smarter and make better decisions faster.

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CONTACT INFORMATION 
Joanna Speed
SpeedNews
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SOURCE Aviation Week Network